Vagabond Portable Power

• 120W current-controlled 120VAC portable power source
• Operates flashes from its internal lithium (LiNiMnCoO2) battery
• Provides power for up to four Paul C. Buff™ flashes
• (2) a.c. outlets (a power strip or adapter may be used to plug in more units)
• 120 V a.c. for use with all standard Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash units
• .5 Amp USB for charging compatible cell phones and tablets (NOT for use with current iPhone and iPad models)
• 3-hour rapid charger (supplied) quickly recharges battery
• Compact and lightweight design (3.5 lbs. total weight (1,59 kg)
• Can be connected to a light stand with built-in stand clamp
• NOT intended to power modeling lamps with the exception of the DigiBee
• APPROVED FOR AIRLINE TRAVEL - Download Travel Documents 
  (For Vagabond Mini's, or spare batteries, shipped prior to 9/4/2018 download travel documents here).

IN THE BOX

• 1x Inverter with battery attached
• 1x Light Stand Clamp
• 1x Charger
• 1x Shoulder StrapVagabond Mini Lithium Product Manual
• 1x Device cord - C7 - 1.5 meters for Europe
• 1-Year Factory Warranty

PRODUCT INFORMATION

All testing was of the 120VAC version of the Vagabond Mini Lithium.

The Vagabond Mini™ Lithium is a third generation controlled-current pure sine wave power source for operating AC powered studio flash units in the field from its built-in battery. Both small and lightweight (weighing just 3.5 pounds, including quick-change high capacity lithium battery), the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium is designed to operate from one to four Paul C. Buff™ self-contained flash units.

The system includes an internal lithium battery that arrives connected to the Vagabond Mini™ Lithium inverter. This inverter takes the power from the internal battery and converts it into a usable, 120VAC true sine wave power source. Your flash units are connected to the inverter, plugging into the two standard, 3-prong power outlets (for more than two units, a power strip may be used). The Vagabond Mini™ Lithium inverter includes a multi-level, accurate battery charge indicator and a convenient front panel battery charging connection for the supplied 3-hour universal rapid charger (95VAC to 250VAC charger input). For heavy use, spare batteries can be charged externally so that they are ready to instantly plug in.

The inverter and battery components are completely enclosed within a strong, high-impact, flame retardant ABS housing. The fully encased battery can be instantly replaced with the slide-in latching mechanism; there are no wires or user connections other than the AC outlets and charger inlet. The unit additionally includes a light stand mounting mechanism and a convenient carrying strap.

The product utilizes the very latest LiNiMnCoO2 lithium battery chemistry to provide extremely high power density and elimination of battery sulfating and poor efficacy that plagued previous battery-operated systems using heavy and inefficient sealed lead acid batteries.

The Vagabond Mini™ Lithium offers fast recycle times, providing 200 to 250 full power flashes per battery charge with 1280 total Ws (two Einstein™ units, for example) connected and 400 to 500 full power flashes per charge with 640 total Ws (one Einstein™ unit or two AlienBees™ B800 units, for example) connected.

Like essentially all battery/inverter type supplies, modeling lamps are not generally used because their power draw would quickly deplete the battery and slow recycle times dramatically. The modeling lamps should only be used for brief previews to maximize battery life.